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Junior Facilities Planner

Indian Head, MD, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 31 Jul 2026

About the role

ERG is a research and consulting firm that provides a wide range of support to federal, state, and commercial clients. ERG offers multidisciplinary teams with nationally recognized skills in engineering, science, economics, public health, informational technology, and communications. We hire people with the best minds and then provide them with a vibrant and flexible environment in which to develop their careers. The qualified individual must be highly motivated with the skills to prioritize, perform, and communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment.

ERG is seeking a Junior Facilities Planner to support the planning, development, and execution of facility and infrastructure planning initiatives. Working alongside senior planners, engineers, architects, environmental specialists, and government stakeholders, this individual will assist with developing installation master plans, capital improvement strategies, and facility planning documents that support mission requirements and federal planning guidance.

This is a fulltime onsite position at the Naval Support Facility (NSF) Indian Head. Indian Head, MD, is approximately 30 miles from Washington, DC, 25 miles from Alexandria, VA, and 60 miles from Fredericksburg, VA.

Job Description:

Support the development and update of installation master plans, area development plans, and supporting planning documents

Assist with analyzing land use, facility utilization, transportation systems, utilities, environmental constraints, and facility conditions to support long-term planning efforts

Collect, organize, and analyze planning data to support facility and infrastructure planning studies

Prepare technical reports, maps, graphics, and presentations under the guidance of senior planners

Assist in ensuring planning products comply with applicable federal guidance, Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC), and agency planning standards

Facilitate and lead planning charrettes and workshops

Coordinate and conduct interviews with stakeholders

Prepare and review alternatives of analyses for proposed projects

Prepare and review cost estimates, space requirements documents, and economic analyses

Required Qualifications and Skills:

Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Community Planning, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Civil Engineering, Geography, Environmental Planning, or a related field

0–3 years of professional experience in facilities planning, urban planning, campus planning, infrastructure planning, or a related field

Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to prepare technical documentation

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment while managing multiple assignments

Must currently hold or be able to obtain a Department of Defense Secret-level security clearance

Must be a U.S. citizen, as this position is not eligible for Limited Access Authorizations

Preferred Qualifications and Skills:

Internship or professional experience supporting federal, Department of Defense (DoD), or other government clients

Familiarity with installation master planning principles, land use planning, or capital planning processes

Exposure to Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) or federal planning guidance

Experience with GIS software such as ArcGIS Pro

Experience preparing technical reports, maps, or planning documents

Interest in pursuing American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification or professional planning credentials in the future

ERG offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits, including health and dental insurance, life insurance, long-term disability, educational benefits, FSAs, a generous 401k plan, profit sharing, an EAP, 11-20 paid vacation days per year, 10 paid holidays per year, 56 hours or more of sick leave (based on the state you work in) per year (pro-rated for part-time) and more. The salary range for all positions depends on the years and type of experience.

ERG is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable EEOC regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, r